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Habit 6 Study Guide
Synergize
Term | Definition |
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Synergize | The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, to combine or work together in order to be more productive, working interdependently. |
Negative Synergy | "Together is better", when combined effort is less than the value of an individual entity. |
Positive Synergy | When outcomes of a team is far more effective than an individuals productivity. |
What Synergize Gets you | Effective solutions, better relationships, greater learning and team appreciation. |
3rd Alternative | Use Synergy to get to a better solution to problems or to make a decision, and is a useful tool when dealing with important problems. |
3rd Alternative - Step 1 | Define the Problem-make sure you understand the real problem, share what is really going on. |
3rd Alternative - Step 2 | Listen to their Views- listen empathically, let the person talk until they feel heard. |
3rd Alternative - Step 3 | Share your Views- share your best thinking and feel understood, expand on those ideas. |
3rd Alternative - Step 4 | Brainstorm- after ideas are shared, are you willing to invest the time to create a solution. |
3rd Alternative - Step 5 | Create the Best Solution- after ideas are heard, insights will come. Synergize, form solutions, consider ideas, build on them, superior ideas will emerge. |